#9F93E6 Hex Color
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Soft and light without tipping into pastel, this lavender carries a cool violet undertone and just enough gray to stay gentle. The hex code #9f93e6 works best as a supporting tone or large background, where black text holds a strong 7.8:1 contrast. Pair it with deep plum or warm charcoal to keep it from washing out next to white.
Questions about #9f93e6
What is #9f93e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f93e6 is rgb(159, 147, 230), in HSL hsl(249, 62%, 74%) and in CMYK 31%, 36%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #9f93e6?
Deep plum and charcoal give this lavender weight and keep it from fading next to white. For contrast, a muted yellow-green or warm terracotta accent makes the violet read cooler and cleaner.
Is #9f93e6 readable on white or black?
#9f93e6 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.